CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which capability maturity model (CMM) level indicates that security processes are proactively measured and optimized?
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Why each option matters
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Level 5 (Optimizing)
Level 5 (Optimizing) focuses on continuous improvement through quantitative measurement.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Level 4 (Managed)
Why it's wrong here
Level 4 measures processes quantitatively but does not optimize.
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Level 2 (Repeatable)
Why it's wrong here
Level 2 has basic project management but no optimization.
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Level 5 (Optimizing)
Why this is correct
Level 5 focuses on continuous improvement and optimization based on metrics.
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Level 3 (Defined)
Why it's wrong here
Level 3 standardizes processes but does not measure them quantitatively.
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